RIDGEFIELD, WA – Ilani, the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment, and meeting destination, has selected The Christopher Group to lead their VP of People & Culture search and their Director of Total Rewards search. Managing Partner, Ayla Maloney and Recruiting Manager, Ramey Lynch are leading the integral HR searches.
“Ilani, of the Cowlitz Tribe, is at the helm of a new chapter, collaborating under a new management agreement with Marnell Gaming, preparing for continual growth and new ventures. This Head of HR will have the opportunity to create and execute the vision of a technology enabled, strategic function that drives talent initiatives and optimizes their nurturing culture. The Director of Total Rewards is a newly created role and critical partner in bringing to life components of this vision to enhance the employee value proposition. Ilani truly walks the walk when it comes to a deeply embedded and genuine culture of welcoming, passionate and impeccable service. It’s an honor to partner with them and tell their story. We’re very excited about this!” shared Ayla, Managing Partner at The Christopher Group.
The Vice President of People and Culture is a pivotal role within this value driven casino and resort. Reporting directly to the President of the organization and the Corporate VP of Gaming, this position oversees HR strategy and operations. The VP of People and Culture will be responsible for driving talent management initiatives, fostering a positive employee relations environment, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, they will play a key role in developing and implementing a vision and strategy for HR across the organization.
The Director of Total Rewards is a pivotal role within this value driven casino and resort. A strategic partner and collaborator to the President and the executive leadership team as well as the management company, Marnell Gaming and their HR leader. This position leads the strategy and execution of total rewards and how it shapes the employee experience. This person will help shape technology of the business and enable a more data-centric and analytically capable organization by driving the Workday implementation. The Director of Total Rewards will be responsible for designing all employee compensation, benefits, and wellness initiatives and rewards programs across the organization.
To learn more about these opportunities and/or The Christopher Group please contact Ramey Lynch at ramey@tcgco.com.
About Ilani
This is a premier gaming destination in Ridgefield, Washington owned by the Cowlitz tribe that will continue to expand. The name Ilani means to sing and the property focuses on celebrating life and their many offerings.
About The Christopher Group
Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in the area of executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes’ 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.